Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,546 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $178 and the largest $25,328. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,546
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$178
- Largest grant$25,328
- Assets$92,548
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $111,250 the year before.
58% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,323 | 112 | $98,723 |
| 2024 | $111,250 | 100 | $92,095 |
| 2025 | $71,546 | 64 | $92,548 |
How to apply
Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $1,180 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 19 | $48,574 |
| New York | 26 | $18,841 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $1,210 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $300 |
| Missouri | 2 | $175 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
| Ohio | 1 | $36 |
| California | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bhoh- Bais Haknesses Ohr Hachaim | Religious | $25,328 |
| Agudath Israel of Greenspring | Religious | $13,445 |
| Mosdos Stropkov | Religious | $7,500 |
| Chessedfund | Charity | $2,428 |
| Tiferes Yaakov | Religious | $2,300 |
| Agudath Israel Charity Fund | Charity | $1,700 |
| Cs- Mesivta Kesser Torah | Education | $1,541 |
| Agudah of Maryland | Religious | $1,390 |
| Kesser Torah | Education | $1,360 |
| Chaverim of Baltimore | Charity | $1,075 |
| Kupat Tzedaka of Beitar | Charity | $1,000 |
| New England Rabbinical College | Education | $1,000 |
| Shomrei Emuna | Religious | $1,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Charity | $1,000 |
| Chasdei Lev Special Fund | Charity | $989 |
| Ladies Bikur Cholim | Charity | $800 |
| Lenefesh Tidreshenu | Charity | $600 |
| Ahavas Israel Charity Fund | Charity | $539 |
| Congregation Dorg | Religious | $500 |
| Nesivos Shalom Foundation | Charity | $500 |
| Shinun V'chazara | Education | $500 |
| Mifal Chessed | Charity | $400 |
| Bais Yosef Chaim | Charity | $300 |
| American Friends of Kollel Yesod | Education | $254 |
| Hatzola Darom | Charity | $250 |
| Mosdos Botosham | Religious | $250 |
| Yeshiva Mayan Hatalmud | Education | $250 |
| United Inst of Karlin Stolin | Religious | $225 |
| Institute for Dayanim | Education | $200 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Education | $200 |
| Bike 4 Chai | Charity | $180 |
| Pri Haaretz | Education | $180 |
| Mercaz Center | Religious | $175 |
| Hatzalah of Baltimore | Charity | $174 |
| Project Yedid | Charity | $145 |
| Wits Yeshiva | Education | $125 |
| Keren Hatzedaka | Charity | $121 |
| Congregation Aish Kodesh | Religious | $116 |
| Chaim V'chessed | Charity | $100 |
| Keser Dovid | Education | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Zvi Guttman
Questions people ask
Does Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc give?
$71,546 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $178.
Who runs Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Zvi Guttman (Director).
What does Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.